The Lower School language program currently includes instruction in Spanish language and culture. All students, grades 1-5, have Spanish class each week. Students in grades 1 and 2 participate in Spanish class for thirty minutes while those in grades 3-5 have class twice weekly with each session 45 minutes in length.

The goals of the LS language program are to introduce and expose children to a language other than their own, develop an “ear” for learning languages, and begin the process of learning to read, write, and speak in Spanish. Classes consist of language activities, literature, songs, music, skits, and visual aspects such as flashcards, cd/dvd, and videos. We believe that exposure to many Spanish-speaking countries and cultures encourage an appreciation for culture and a lifelong interest in learning.